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Ukrainian prisoners recount torture, sexual abuse while in Russian detention

Ukrainian prisoners allege widespread torture and sexual abuse in Russian detention

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 16:31 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Межа. Новини України. · United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov) · EU NEIGHBOURS east · UNITED24 Media · reuters.com.

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Over 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war have faced sexual violence or torture in Russian custody, according to the UN. The UN Security Council convened to discuss the issue. The meeting was prompted by testimony from Lenie Umerova, who described Russia's use of detention to hold Ukrainian civilians captive.

The UN Security Council meeting was organized as an Arria-formula meeting. The EU also addressed the council, condemning Russia's ongoing missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The EU's remarks came alongside the UN's report on the treatment of Ukrainian POWs.

Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war are the primary victims of these alleged abuses. The UN's report and the Security Council meeting indicate growing international attention to the plight of Ukrainian detainees. The next steps involve continued international scrutiny and potential action based on the evidence presented.

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What percentage of Ukrainian POWs face sexual violence or torture in Russian custody?

Over 95% of Ukrainian POWs face sexual violence or torture in Russian custody, according to the UN.

Who testified about Russia's use of detention to hold Ukrainian civilians captive?

Lenie Umerova testified about Russia's use of detention to hold Ukrainian civilians captive.

What type of meeting was convened by the UN Security Council?

The UN Security Council convened an Arria-formula meeting to discuss the issue.

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Ukraine Russia UN Security Council Prisoners of War Human Rights Detention

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